Everything you need to know about Athai Sheikh: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
Everything you need to know about Athai Sheikh: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee is scheduled to visit Manila this week to attend the annual board of governors' meet of Asian Development Bank (ADB).
New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) Building upon warming ties, Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee will visit Bangladesh Sunday as the guest of honour to attend the closing ceremony of the joint celebrations of the 150th birth anniversary of Rabindranath Tagore.
Mumbai, May 1 (IANS) After playing a negative role in "The Dirty Picture", Tusshar Kapoor is set to be a bad boy again in "Shootout at Wadala". He plays gangster Sheikh Munir, one of the most trusted men of Manya Surve, played by John Abraham, and says his character is aggressive yet funny.
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Tripoli, April 29 (IANS/WAM) The new ambassador of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to Libya arrived in the capital Tripoli Sunday.
Kolkata, April 29 (IANS) Stressing that people of Bangladesh wanted the Teesta water sharing accord signed with India, Bangladesh Foreign Minister Dipu Moni Sunday hoped the pact will be inked, saying the two countries were continuing discussions on the issue.
Dhaka/New Delhi, April 29 (IANS) In a gesture of goodwill, the Bangladesh authorities Sunday released a five-year-old Indian boy, Ariful Sheikh, who spent nearly a year in a Bangladesh jail along with his grandparents after they crossed the border to meet their ailing relatives.
Dubai, April 28 (IANS/WAM) A giant flat 3D painting, drawn over an area of 1,700 metre square on the terrace of the eighth floor of a 41-storey hotel in Dubai, was inaugurated Saturday.
Abu Dhabi, April 27 (IANS/WAM) Top officials of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have met their counterparts from Portugal, Italy, Peru, China, Spain and Nigeria to discuss strengthening ties.
New Delhi, April 26 (IANS) A Bangladeshi Air Force cadet, who force-landed his trainer plane on the Indian side of the border in West Bengal due to bad weather, was Thursday returned to Dhaka, an official said here.
Abu Dhabi, April 25 (IANS/WAM) Leaders of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have met top officials from the Philippines, South Sudan, Algeria and China to discuss strengthening ties.
Abu Dhabi, April 24 (IANS / WAM) United Arab Emirates' President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan has granted citizenship to 930 children of UAE women married to foreigners.
London, Apr 24(ANI): Manchester City owner Sheikh Mansour has stated he is happy with his team's performance this year even if they come short of winning the Premier League title this season.
Abu Dhabi, April 23 (IANS/WAM) Ruler of Umm Al Qaiwain, one of the sovereign emirates in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) inaugurated the UAE Heritage Festival on the weekend.
Abu Dhabi, April 22 (IANS/WAM) The United Arab Emirates (UAE)and Poland Sunday held talks here to boost bilateral relations.
London, Apr 21 (ANI): An Al-Qaeda linked Islamist terror group has threatened to launch a wave of attacks against Britain if it deports radical cleric Abu Qatada.
Islamabad, April 19 (IANS) Pakistan Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani Thursday directed his son Ali Musa Gilani to cut short his trip to South Africa after he was named an accused in a pharma scam in a petition filed in the Supreme Court.
Dubai, April 18 (IANS/WAM) Dubai's foreign trade has reached a record 1.1 trillion dirhams ($299 billion) in 2011, up by 22 percent from the previous year.
Islamabad, April 18 (IANS) A baby born in Pakistan's Sindh province has six legs, with a doctor assessing that the removal of the parasitic limbs could be a "serious and time-consuming medical exercise".
Mumbai, April 15 (IANS) Commuters may hope for some respite as a section of Mumbai's autorickshaw drivers, belonging to unions backed by the Shiv Sena and the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena, have decided against participating in a strike Monday.
Sharjah, April 13 (IANS/WAM) The ruler of Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has ordered the authorities to write off the debts of two citizens.
New Delhi, April 13 (IANS) With growing demands for oil and gas and uncertainty looming over supplies from sanctions-hit Iran, India has sought to deepen energy ties with Qatar. The main focus of Qatari Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa al Thani's three-day visit to New Delhi early this week was deepening cooperation in the energy sector.
Washington, April 11 (ANI): A US military judge has set 5 May as the date for the arraignment of alleged 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and four other accused apprentices.
Dhaka, April 10 (IANS) A leader of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Tuesday asked Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her family to declare their wealth.
New Delhi, Apr 10 (ANI): President Pratibha Devisingh Patil has said that the bilateral economic ties between India and Qatar were below par and needed to be strengthened.
India and Qatar signed up many important agreements in various areas including an overarching pact on cooperation in oil and gas exploration.
New Delhi, April 9 (IANS) The business chambers of India and Qatar Monday signed a pact to set up a joint business council that will promote two-way trade and investment.
Lahore, Apr 9(ANI): Awami Muslim League (AML) chief Sheikh Rashid has expressed fears that suicide attacks will resume if the NATO supply routes were re-opened.
Srinagar, April 8 (IANS) He was once among the most wanted separatist guerrillas of the Hizbul Mujahideen (HM) terror outfit in Jammu and Kashmir. But today Abdul Khaliq Dar alias Junaid-ul-Islam spends most of his time advising youths against drug abuse.
Abu Dhabi, April 7 (IANS/WAM) A total of 930 children who were born to Emirati mothers will get the United Arab Emirates citizenship.
New Delhi/Doha, April 7 (IANS) The Indian diaspora in Qatar, constituting nearly one-third of the Gulf country's population, has called for better protection of their interests, especially of low paid workers, as Qatari Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa al Thani begins his official visit to India from Sunday.
Jammu & Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah has been named working president of the National Conference
Jammu, April 7 (IANS) While retaining the presidency of the National Conference, central minister Farooq Abdullah has named his son and Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah as the party's working president.
New Delhi/Doha, April 7 (IANS) The Indian diaspora in Qatar, constituting nearly one-third of the Gulf country's population, has called for better protection of their interests, especially of low paid workers, as Qatari Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa al Thani begins his official visit to India from Sunday.
The five accused of September 11, 2001 have been sent for facing the trial, headquarters of the United States Department of Defense Pentagon said to media.......
Washington, Apr 5 (ANI): Self-proclaimed mastermind of the September 11 terror attacks Khalid Sheikh Mohammed faces a potential death sentence after being charged with the murder of thousands of US citizens.
Washington, April 5 (IANS) The United States has formally sent to trial Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, alleged Pakistani mastermind of 9/11 terror attacks, along with four other suspected Al Qaeda militants involved in its planning. They could face the death penalty if found guilty.
Ras Al Khaimah (UAE), April 4 (IANS/WAM) The world's largest privately-owned armoured vehicle facility was launched Wednesday in the UAE emirate of Ras Al Khaimah.
Washington, April 4 (IANS) The US Wednesday announced charges against alleged mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and four others in the Sep 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.
New Delhi, April 3 (IANS) It may be a coincidence. But 12 of the 13 people arrested recently for links with terrorist outfit Indian Mujahideen (IM) are from Darbhanga in Bihar.
Islamabad, Apr 2(ANI): The Tehrik-e- Taliban has introduced "moral policing" in parts of northeastern Afghanistan to impose their own puritanical version of Islam, Afghan police has claimed.
Dhaka, April 1 (IANS) India's Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee will visit this Bangladesh capital in May for the concluding celebrations of the 150th birth anniversary of Rabindranath Tagore.
Kolkata, March 31 (IANS) An illegal arms manufacturing factory was raided and several arms and ammunition were seized in West Bengal's Murshidabad district. One person has been arrested, police said Saturday.
Baghdad, March 29 (IANS/WAM) Kuwait and Lebanon held talks Thursday on the sidelines of the 23rd Arab summit in the Iraqi capital Baghdad.
Abu Dhabi, March 26 (IANS/WAM) United Arab Emirates' President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan has granted each player of the UAE National Olympic Football Team Dhs 500,000 (over $136,000) for qualifying to the London Olympics 2012.
Dhaka, March 26 (IANS) Bangladesh celebrated its 41st independence day Monday with tributes to the martyred war heroes.
Dubai, March 25 (IANS/WAM) A six-day photo exhibition, featuring prominent art works of Dubai's Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, will be held here from Monday.
Dubai, March 23 (IANS/WAM) Crown Prince of Dubai Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has called for a slew of initiatives to attract investments.
Islamabad, March 23 (IANS/WAM) The UAE and Pakistan seek to boost bilateral trade cooperation.
Islamabad, Mar 22(ANI): Former Pakistan Army commando Major (r) Haroon Ashiq, who became a key al-Qaeda operative and allegedly planned the November 2008 terror attacks in Mumbai, has been acquitted by an Anti-Terrorism Court in a murder case, with witnesses withdrawing their testimony over reprisal fears.
Islamabad, Mar 22(ANI): Former Pakistan Army commando Major (r) Haroon Ashiq, who became a key al-Qaeda operative and allegedly planned the November 2008 terror attacks in Mumbai, has been acquitted by an Anti-Terrorism Court in a murder case, with witnesses withdrawing their testimony over reprisal fears.
Baghdad, Mar 12(ANI): An Iraqi Sunni sheikh has admitted to sending his men and tens of thousands of dollars worth of arms and other aid across the border to fight the Bashar al- Assad regime in Syria.
Dhaka, Mar 9 (ANI): Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has accused main opposition Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) chief Khaleda Zia of receiving money from Pakistani spy agency ISI ahead of 1991 general elections.
Dhaka, Mar 9 (ANI): Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has accused main opposition Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) chief Khaleda Zia of receiving money from Pakistani spy agency ISI ahead of 1991 general elections.
Islamabad, Mar 1(ANI): In an unexpected move aimed at soothing frayed tempers in Balochistan, a parliamentary panel has urged country's spy agencies to avoid overstepping their authority.
Islamabad, Mar 1(ANI): In an unexpected move aimed at soothing frayed tempers in Balochistan, a parliamentary panel has urged country's spy agencies to avoid overstepping their authority.
Damascus, Feb 28 (ANI): The death toll in Syria's 11-month uprising has passed the 8,000 mark as the President Bashar al-Assad-led regime widens its artillery offensive against opposition groups, despite claiming to have secured overwhelming support through a nationwide referendum to change the country's constitution.
London, Feb 23 (ANI): Natasha Giggs, whose eight-year fling with her footballer ace brother-in-law Ryan killed her marriage, has revealed that her decision to ditch blokes is "a permanent thing".
London, Feb 23 (ANI): Natasha Giggs, whose eight-year fling with her footballer ace brother-in-law Ryan killed her marriage, has revealed that her decision to ditch blokes is "a permanent thing".
Mumbai, Feb.22 (ANI): A case of assault has been registered against Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan after he and his aides broke the nose of a man in a scuffle inside the Taj Hotel here.
Mumbai, Feb.22 (ANI): A case of assault has been registered against Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan after he and his aides broke the nose of a man in a scuffle inside the Taj Hotel here.
London, Feb 21 (ANI): Natasha Giggs' estranged husband Rhodri has snubbed a break with her in Egypt, which she hoped would save her crumbling marriage.
London, Feb 21 (ANI): Natasha Giggs' estranged husband Rhodri has snubbed a break with her in Egypt, which she hoped would save her crumbling marriage.
Islamabad, Feb 18 (ANI): Jamat-ud-Dawa (JuD) spokesperson Yahya Mujahid has said Malik Ishaq, one of the founders of the banned militant outfit Lashkar-e-Jhangvi, was present on the stage of the recent Defense of Pakistan Council (DPC) rally in Multan.
Islamabad, Feb 18 (ANI): Jamat-ud-Dawa (JuD) spokesperson Yahya Mujahid has said Malik Ishaq, one of the founders of the banned militant outfit Lashkar-e-Jhangvi, was present on the stage of the recent Defense of Pakistan Council (DPC) rally in Multan.
Srinagar, Feb 16 (ANI): It is February and still freezing. The entire winter season this year was characterized by cold waves especially in North India that claimed several lives. The heavy snowfall disrupted normal life with water pipes freezing and roads blocked in several parts of the country. And Jammu and Kashmir was coldest among all northern Indian states.
Agartala, Feb 15 (ANI): After Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina announced the opening of Chittagong and Mongla ports to India for trade, the business community in Tripura has expressed their over the news and look forward to boosting trade relations with their neighbour.
Dhaka, Feb 14 (ANI): A senior Bangladesh lawmaker has pointed a finger at former premier Begum Khaleda Zia, claiming that she played a role in a failed coup to overthrow the Sheikh Hasina's government with the help of retired and serving army officials.
Washington, Feb 10 (ANI): Al Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri has claimed in a new posted online video that Somalia-based terrorist group al Shabaab has joined its ranks.
Doha, Feb 8 (ANI): Pakistan Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani has said his country is in favour of a peace process in Afghanistan, but stressed that it should not affect his country in any way.
Islamabad, Feb 7 (ANI): Pakistan has assured Iran that it would implement, on a fast track basis, multi-billion-dollar gas and electricity import projects, despite international sanctions and concerns over the latter's nuclear programme.
Islamabad, Feb 7 (ANI): Pakistan has assured Iran that it would implement, on a fast track basis, multi-billion-dollar gas and electricity import projects, despite international sanctions and concerns over the latter's nuclear programme.
Cairo, Feb 6 (ANI): Former Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak will be moved shortly to a prison hospital for the first time since his arrest in April 2011.
Islamabad, Feb 6 (ANI): Pakistan has lost over 8,500 billion rupees in corruption, tax evasion and bad governance during the last four years of Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani's tenure, Transparency International Pakistan (TIP) has claimed.
Cairo, Feb 6 (ANI): Former Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak will be moved shortly to a prison hospital for the first time since his arrest in April 2011.
Islamabad, Feb 6 (ANI): Pakistan has lost over 8,500 billion rupees in corruption, tax evasion and bad governance during the last four years of Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani's tenure, Transparency International Pakistan (TIP) has claimed.
Islamabad, Feb 4 (ANI): Pakistan Interior Minister Rehman Malik has stressed the need for improving a law to control activities of banned organisations.
Islamabad, Feb 4 (ANI): Pakistan Interior Minister Rehman Malik has stressed the need for improving a law to control activities of banned organisations.
Islamabad, Jan 29 (ANI): Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Zaka Ashraf has said that the board would announce reward for national cricket team after their return from Abu Dhabi.
Abu Dhabi, Jan 29 (ANI): Former Pakistan skipper Shahid Afridi has congratulated his team for a splendid victory against England in Test series in Abu Dhabi. Pakistan defeated England in 2nd Test, and also won the series 2-0 on Saturday.
Islamabad, Jan 29 (ANI): Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Zaka Ashraf has said that the board would announce reward for national cricket team after their return from Abu Dhabi.
Abu Dhabi, Jan 29 (ANI): Former Pakistan skipper Shahid Afridi has congratulated his team for a splendid victory against England in Test series in Abu Dhabi. Pakistan defeated England in 2nd Test, and also won the series 2-0 on Saturday.
Islamabad, Jan 25 (ANI): The judicial commission probing the memogate scandal has given Pakistani-American businessman Mansoor Ijaz a last chance to appear before it by February 9 in Islamabad, rejecting his plea to testify abroad on the same issue over security reasons.
Islamabad, Jan 23 (ANI): Pakistani-American businessman Mansoor Ijaz, the key person in the Memo Gate scandal, will not come to Pakistan, as he wishes to avoid 'knowingly falling into the government trap', his lawyer has said.
Damascus, Jan 23(ANI): The Arab League has given an ultimatum to Syrian President Bashar al-Assad to abandon his monopoly on power and oversee a transition to democracy within six months.
Islamabad, Jan 22 (ANI): Pakistan Attorney General Maulvi Anwarul Haq said he has finalized security arrangements for the visit of Pakistani-American businessman Mansoor Ijaz, in consultation with the Defence Secretary.
Islamabad, Jan 22 (ANI): Pakistani-American businessman Mansoor Ijaz's lawyer has said sought the Pakistan Army's help to ensure his client's security when he visits Pakistan to testify on the Memo Gate scandal.
Islamabad, Jan 19(ANI): Pakistan Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani has said that recent meetings between Pakistan and India have helped reduce the trust deficit between the two sides.
Dhaka, Jan 19(ANI): The Bangladesh Army has claimed that it has foiled a coup planned against Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's government.
Islamabad, Jan 19(ANI): Pakistan Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani has said that recent meetings between Pakistan and India have helped reduce the trust deficit between the two sides.
